Milk glass, broadly produced in the USA and England from 1835 throughout the 1980s, has been an economical substitute for the luxurious tableware many could not afford during the depression… [Continue Reading]
Author: Alear1947
Need More Space? Look Under the Stairs
I remember visiting my great aunt’s home every Thanksgiving when I was a tiny girl. My brother, cousins and I loved going there, mostly because she had a tiny cupboard… [Continue Reading]
Things Are Looking Up for Artistic Floors
Use color and pattern to liven up your floors, and you won’t ever look back. From wood and tile to rugs rugs galore, there are a range of alternatives for… [Continue Reading]
Canadian Cottage in the Netherlands
On a November morning, I had the joy of fulfilling Bart Alting and visiting his lovely sky-blue Canadian style cottage. Located in a recreational park in the middle of this”Green… [Continue Reading]
How to Store Your Stuff in Plain Sight
It is the time of the year when we go through the biannual sort, contribute, purge and maintain regular. Home and organization is not for the faint at heart. It’s… [Continue Reading]
Guest Groups: Inspiration for a Northern Beachside Cabin
Now that the weather is beginning to yield to fall and things turn grey and temperamental from the Pacific Northwest, I enjoy being by the sea. Instead of summer sunshine,… [Continue Reading]
Is Belgian Design the New Shabby Chic?
If you are finding shabby chic somewhat too shabby rather than so posh recently, you may be prepared to take a trip to Belgium. Belgian style has the soft comfort,… [Continue Reading]
Houzz Tour: Contemporary Nest at Fun Vancouver Neighborhood
Nicole Cannon bought her newly-built flat in Vancouver, B.C.’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood in early 2011 and was the first resident to move in the building about six months ago. While… [Continue Reading]
Warm Your Space with a Wallpapered Ceiling
As the winter months turn cooler, we all go on the search for a little additional warmth. Sure, that most likely means literally — in the form of down and… [Continue Reading]
Design School: Blame the Curve
Among the classic principles of design would be to repeat and reinforce shapes throughout your layouts to make a harmonious appearance. This series will help you through how to utilize… [Continue Reading]